Algoma Public Health
Recreational Water
Algoma Public Health is responsible for ensuring that recreational water use in the District of Algoma, ranging from hotel pools and spas to your local area public beach are safe for swimming. APH's recreational water program does not include private pools and hot tubs.
Beach warnings in Algoma
Before using a public pool or spa, view our Online Inspection Report Database
If you have a complaint of a public pool, spa, or beach, please fill out our Facility Complaint Form.
Pools
The operation and maintenance of public pools and spas are governed by Ontario Regulation 565/90 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990. c.H.7. To ensure compliance with this mandatory Regulation, Public Health Inspectors carry out routine inspections of all public pools and spas. Private pools and spas are not inspected by APH.
To assist you in meeting the requirements of the Regulations, a Pool and Spa Operator's Manual has been created. It contains information and guidance to help maintain a safe and health pool.
Owners/operators are legally responsible for ensuring that pools and spas are operated and maintained in accordance with provincial requirements. Failure to comply exposes bathers to unnecessary risks, such as water-borne communicable diseases and potentially life-threatening injuries.
Public Health Inspectors issue reports listing any contravention of the Regulation or the Act. These contraventions should be rectified immediately.
Public Health Inspectors are available for consultation on compliance issues. To reach an inspector, please call your local Algoma Public Health office.
Date of Creation: June 1, 2015
Last Modified: July 2019